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“My headmaster chastised me with a diabolical instrument a leather strap tacked to a piece of wood but he taught me with such villainous success that I am now Prime Minister.”

Quote by Robert Menzies

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Robert Menzies, a former Prime Minister of Australia, was born on December 20, 1894, and passed away on May 15, 1978. Menzies was a prominent figure in Australian politics, known for his steadfast conservative stance and leadership abilities. more

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